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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 433.44 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 433.44 and 167.49 is: 251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 433.44 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/433.44 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 433.44 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 72,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,596.87/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.09

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